Texas electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Texas was 15.91¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (15.40¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Texas electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Texas has averaged 16.08¢ per kWh, +6.0% compared with the same months of 2025 (15.18¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in April 2026 (17.00¢) and lowest in February 2026 (15.42¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Texas?

• Price: Texas homes paid 15.91¢ per kWh in August 2026, +3.3% from August 2025 (+6.0% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 15.42¢ in February to 17.00¢ in April, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Texas home uses about 1,096 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Texas

A typical Texas home used 1,096 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $174 a month, compared with $169 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $6 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $163.72.

What common appliances cost to run in Texas

At 15.91¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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